A-Z of Portsmouth : Places-People-History Paperback / softback
by Philip MacDougall
Part of the A-Z series
Paperback / softback
Description
Portsmouth is synonymous with the Royal Navy. Its naval dockyard was at one time the world's largest employer of a civilian workforce, and for many centuries totally dominated the town.
There were also allied service industries that met the needs of those employed in the dockyard or the navy: a large-scale tailoring industry; brewing, with Portsmouth boasting more pubs per head of population than any other city in the UK; and, of course, entertainment, as its many theatres, cinemas and music halls provided recreation for a large population of off-duty sailors. Well-known Portsmouth author and historian Philip MacDougall takes the reader on a fascinating A-Z tour of the city's history, exploring its lesser-known nooks and crannies, and along the way relating many a tale of the most interesting people and places.
Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, A-Z of Portsmouthwill appeal to residents and visitors alike.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:96 pages, 100 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Amberley Publishing
- Publication Date:15/05/2018
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- ISBN:9781445681795
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:96 pages, 100 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Amberley Publishing
- Publication Date:15/05/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9781445681795
